POLICE are investigating after the body of a man was found in a house in Gateshead. Response officers made the discovery after entering a property at Park Terrace at Winlaton at 6.16pm on Sunday (Dec 14).

The street between numbers nine and 13 is currently cordoned off as well as the full length of the terrace's back lane while officers carry out their enquiries.

A post mortem was due to be taken in the early hours of this morning.

Police would not disclose if the body was found in suspicious circumstances until the results of the post mortem were concluded.

The man’s name and age are also to be confirmed by officers.

Police are now urging anyone who saw anything suspicious in the time leading up to 6.15pm to contact them.Anyone with information can call 101 ext 69191 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 with information.